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Take the Frustration out of Internet BusinessSun, 18 Nov 2012 11:06:43 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.23One Stop Tool for Webmaster with Multiplies Siteshttp://stopebizfrustration.com/2012/11/18/one-stop-tool-for-webmaster-with-multiplies-sites/
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]]>Being a webmaster handling a few sites, doing updating can be quite a time consuming and repetitive process.

I am the webmaster for a number of website running on WordPress. Whenever there is an update on any plug-in, I need to go into individual website to perform the update. WordPress had designed such that the process is very simple with clicking of a few buttons.

However, the process of logging into individual site and doing the update repeatedly will take up a considerable amount of time. If updating a single website takes about 5 minutes, updating 10 sites will take almost an hour.

Some of these websites belong to a single organization. There were a number of occasions when, there is an announcement to be made over these websites. This meant that, the same article will be posted over a number of sites.

This can be easily done by using the simple copy and paste method. I copied the article and pasted it easily as new articles in these websites. Similarly to updating the plugin, I still have to log into the individual website, create a new article, paste the content and then post it. The process is time consuming and repetitive.

A one stop webmaster tool which can simplify the updating process will definitely save me time and energy. The one stop tool allows me to have a single login. In this tool site, I can easily see what are the plugs-in required to be updated. And with a few click, I can easily update all the plugs-in in all the sites which I manage without even leaving the tool site.

Similarly, within the tool site, I can easily create an article and post it to all the websites selected by me. I do not have to log in to individual website and do the time consuming and repetitive updating individually.

]]>http://stopebizfrustration.com/2012/11/18/one-stop-tool-for-webmaster-with-multiplies-sites/feed/0Undoing the Damages Caused by WordPress Pharma Hackhttp://stopebizfrustration.com/2011/08/07/undoing-the-damages-caused-by-wordpress-pharma-hack/
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]]>Some time back, this site was hit by the WordPress Pharma Hack. It was a shock to me. There are many unwanted words like “amoxicillin”, “levitra”, “Viagra”, “Cialis”, etc, linking to some online drug stores, in every post. There were two things which I had to do. First, was to find and clear the any codes that caused the hack. And second, was to get all my posts back to the original conditions.

I had searched the web and tried a few suggested methods to clear the unwanted code to cause the WordPress Pharma Hack. So far, I do not have much luck in doing so. All I could do was to update my WordPress and all the plugins to the latest version.

I was much better luck in getting the posts back to the original conditions. I noticed that, in general, the damage caused by the WordPress Pharma Hack was putting unwanted links with those unwanted words in the posts in the form of text. Initially, I thought all I was to do was to edit individual post to remove these texts.
But after editing a few posts, I realized that I need a much efficient method to remove these texts. There are hundreds or even thousands of unwanted texts in all the posts.

In the “Search and Replace” portion, I first selected “Post Content”, put the unwanted text in the “Search for” text bar and leave the “Replace with” text blank. I repeated the process with all the possible text combination I could find. The record of the combination can be downloaded in this link. http://stopebizfrustration.com/?attachment_id=337

Each line is a combination. Do take note, that the process of updating this list is on-going. There will be more to be added to this list.

This process successfully removed much of the unwanted text caused by the Pharma Hack. However, there are still many unwanted text hidden in the posts which could not be easily identified. Examples are the unwanted texts damaged by more unwanted text. For these, I need to search for the post with the keywords, “amoxicillin”, “levitra”, “Viagra”, “Cialis” and “pharmacy”; then manually edit the posts.

Do take note that, the hack had already damaged some of the embedded items links, e.g. Youtube Videos in the posts. Much work has to be done for these.

At the meantime, I will continue to seek for a method to do a clean removal of the hack and prevention of further WordPress Pharma Hack.

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]]>http://stopebizfrustration.com/2011/08/07/undoing-the-damages-caused-by-wordpress-pharma-hack/feed/03 Free WordPress Plugins I Definitely Usehttp://stopebizfrustration.com/2010/12/26/3-free-wordpress-plugins-i-definitely-use/
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]]>An advantage of WordPress is the feature of allowing plugins to expand its capability. Some of these plugins would help to save time in the blog posting, while some would enhance the readers’ experience in the blog. The best thing of these plugins is, most of them are free. However, there are thousands of free plugins available, and it could be confusing to find out which plug-in to use.

These are 3 free plugins which I definitely use in the WordPress sites I created.Akismet Plugin

In the internet world, there are lots of spams, including spam comments. On each day, there could be tens of spam comments on each WordPress omments, if not modulated, may not reflect well for the site.

Luckily, there is the Akismet plugin available. The Akismet is a free plugin which help to remove spam comments in our WordPress site. The use of Akismet requires registration for an API key.

Once registered, Akismet will effectively help to reduce the number of spam comment in the site, by marking them as spam. Sometime, a few spam comments may slip through. In my experience, the success rate for Akismet is over 98%.

Simple Tags Plugin

We always tag our post with keywords. This is to enable for the post to be easily found and organized. The default tagging function in WordPress only suggested the most commonly used keywords within the site. These keywords may not even be relevant to the post.

I am using the Simple Tag Plugin to help me in the Keyword tagging. The Simple Tags can help to go through the post. It would suggest relevant keywords from the site, Yahoo and other tools. This is very useful for lazy person like me. I just need to click and select the relevant keywords.

Yet Another Related Posts Plugin

I learned that there are plugins which would suggest related posts for further reading. These plugins would put an additional segment in each post. This segment provides links to posts within the site which are relevant to this post based on the keywords. (This is where the Simple Tag Plugin is so useful.)

In general, such related posts plugin would improve reader’s experience in the site. After reading a post, he or she would find it useful to check out relevant posts. And this would keep the reader interested in the site.

I found that there are a few related posts plugin available. So far, I have been using Yet Another Related Posts, and I believe it will be helpful for you as well.

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]]>http://stopebizfrustration.com/2010/12/26/3-free-wordpress-plugins-i-definitely-use/feed/0Why Having a Dedicated Webpage on Top of Facebook Page?http://stopebizfrustration.com/2010/12/20/why-having-a-dedicated-webpage-on-top-of-facebook-page/
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]]>There is a trend for organizations or businesses to create a Facebook page without having a dedicated webpage.

Facebook page is easy to set up and provide the benefit of easy communications.

However, organizations or businesses which rely only on Facebook page, is missing out a bigger pie. Traditional webpage, regardless of static pages or content management system based, still has its usefulness in the today’s age of social networking.
Firstly, a person interested in the service or product is more likely to do a search using traditional search engines (like Google, Bing or Yahoo!) than to use a Facebook search. By having a dedicated webpage opened up the opportunity being found by these search engines.

The other reason is that, a professionally done webpage can add credibility to the business or organization. This webpage is the virtual store front gives the visitors the first impression. Personally, I would assess how informative is the webpage and how easily I can access to this information. In general, I would more likely to have trust with a page with a lot not be able to provide such ease.

Overall, I find that, a dedicated webpage still has its usefulness as a virtual store front being found by the search engine. A Facebook page is a very useful social marketing tool to remain in touch and build connection. Having both would definitely help the organization or business in its functions.

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]]>Self-hosting or hosting their site in their own computers is an option for website owners.

One benefit of self hosting is that they can have as much storage space as they want depending on the hard disk space. They can put in tons of videos, full-size images and other media without worrying about paying additional cost to hosting companies.
On top of that, computer and accessories are getting cheaper by the days. There are also many open source software and online guides for self hosting.

Recently, a friend offered to give me free hosting on his computer.

Personally, I do not favor self-hosting or hosting the websites in own computers. There are other disadvantages involved in self hosting as well.

First, there is the cost of maintenance. Self hosting means that the hosting computer has to be switched on 24 hours a day, or else there will be a loss of service. Furthermore, the owners have to be on standby in case of any failure. This means that, the site could be down until the owner discover it and fix it.

Secondly, there is the danger of violating the service provider’s contract. Most service providers impose restriction for to run services, like website hosting.

To me, paying for a reputable hosting company to host my sites means that, I do not have these worries. They have network professionals on standby to prevent any loss of service. There is also no worry about violating the service providers’ contract.

Self hosting can be an option to many web site owners. Personally, I rather pay a hosting company to host my sites.

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]]>When marketing on the internet, sometimes you feel like your head is going to explode! The amount of tools, systems, and services out there will make your head spin which make promises of easy riches when you use them.

Every day, there seems to be another “magic tool” that pops up promising millions of visitors to your site and large sums of money in your bank account….effortlessly.
It can get overwhelming and take focus away from what you should be doing to build your business.

As you know, there are tools out there that not only make your life easier, now which ones to focus on and which ones to stay away from!

Let’s go through the essentials which every top internet marketer depends on a daily basis to run their million dollar businesses…

1) Web Hosting

Obviously, without hosting, the internet would be a pretty boring place to hang out. If you have a domain name, you need a place to host it so others can find you.

Hosting companies out there range from free all the way to over $500 a month for dedicated hosting.

The key is to find a company that provides 99% uptime and also provides 24/7 support in case you ever have a problem.

And of course, just like anything, you get what you pay for.

2) Auto-Responders

Have you heard the phrase, “The Money Is In The List?”

Well, having an autoresponder and building a list that knows, likes, and trusts you is the fastest way to literally pushing a button and having money coming in your bank account… faster than you can say… Hot Biscuits!

The formula is simple.

Create a page that gives something of huge value totally away for free. This could be a free report, a video lesson, an audio interview, or a live webinar.

Then, in exchange for your free information, the visitor will give you their name and email address.

And then the magic happens. You can follow up with them automatically and offer more value and even get them to buy something!

This is all done using an auto-repsonder, all automatically and efficiently for you.

Again, companies providing auto-responders range from $20 a month up to $99 a month.

3) Video Hosting

The internet is all about video. And without some type of video on your website, most people will simply not hang around.

Video allows you to bond with your visitor and create more trust than with just words on your site.

We’ve all heard of YouTube for sure. But is a free service that is known for pranks, jokes, and music videos the right image for your business?

There’s a reason the top marketers host their videos through paid services and you should to.

4) Website Builder and Prospecting System

99% of internet marketers don’t have the time and/or the skills to create their own websites or prospecting pages. Trying to learn website design and html code is not the best way to spend your time.

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]]>If writing is an art, then, blogging is one way of using words to come up with an art. This is because people who are into blogging are the ones who are artistic on their own sense, carefully choosing s, sentiments, wishes, desires, and everything.

Basically, blogs were first introduced as weblogs that refer to a “server’s log file.” It was created when web logging hit the virtual market. Since its inception in the mid-1990s, web logging gradually saturated the virtual community making the Internet a viable source of greater information.
However, with web logging, you still need a web site and domain names, but with blogging, you do not need anything just an account with blog providers. In most cases, these kinds of blogs are free of charge.

With the onset of blogging in the industry, personal journaling had been a common ground for people who wish to be known all over the world. However, not literally famous as this is not a case on being popular or well-known personality.

Generally, blogs are created for personal use. Like a journal, people can write their daily adventures, sentiments, and whatever ideas they want to express online.

Nevertheless, with the advent of the online businesses, blogs had gradually taken the limelight in providing businesses a chance to boost their productivity online. This is where the business blogs have taken the limelight.

Business blogs are, basically, created to advertise the services or products of a certain web site or online business in order to increase online sales.

Moreover, business blogs are also one way of promoting the company so that the other readers will know that a certain company exists online. With blogs, entrepreneurs are able to establish a name in the virtual market through articles that can be very useful in the reader’s life.

From there, you can make money out of blogs by simply syndicating it to your business’ web site. This can be done through the RSS technology.

So, if you are thinking to create a blog, whether for business or for pleasure, you need to know some tips that could help you get through and make your blog one of the interesting blogs online.

Here’s how:

1. Consider your audience

Even if your blog is generally personal, still, it would be better to consider the minds of your readers. You have to think of something that would interest them.

After all, most of the reasons of people who write blogs are not at all confined to their own personal motives. Most of them would love to be “heard” (or read) and would love to be known, in some way or another, even for just a minute. Hence, it is very important to come with a write up that everybody can understand, not necessarily that these people can relate to it but they can understand it.

2. Pictures speaks a thousand words

To make your blogging worth the browsing effort of your readers, it would be extremely nice if you will put some pictures in it. It does not necessarily mean you have to place a picture of yourself. Any photographs will do as long as it does not pose danger or insult to anyone who will be reading your blog.

3. Make constructive and beneficial blogs

Even if you are free to write anything you wan to say to the world, still, it would be better to create some write-ups that would be beneficial to your readers.

After all, its information technology that you have there so better be inclined to provide information rather than sheer quirky entertainment.

4. Avoid making multifaceted and complicated blogs

In order to have an interesting blogs, try not to use some highly technical and highfalutin words. After all, it is not a science discourse or a debate that you are making, so better stick to simple facts and short blogs.

Bear in mind that most people who use the Internet usually do more scanning than scrutinizing each site word for word. Therefore, it would be better to come with blogs that will not bore your readers just because you have these lengthy articles.

5. Make it interactive

As much as possible and if your capacity will allow it, make your blog interactive. Yu can do this by placing some video or audio clips in your blog.

You can even place an area for comments or for some feedback. In this way, you can get some impressions or reactions of other people. Who knows, you might even gain some friends just by making them feel at home in your blog site.

Indeed, blogs are not created just for the mere fun of it. It also has its own purpose in the world of the Internet.
Therefore, for people who wish to harness their craft, as far as writing is concerned, blogs are the best way to do it.

As they say, blogging is the contemporary term of creative and commercial writing.

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]]>I hope everyone had a good laugh on the funny video about call center. I am glad that my web hosting, GVO, does not provide such customer support when I contracted GVO. I found some interesting functions which I could not understand. So I e-mailed the technical support and asked for information.
Whenever I sent an enquiry e-mail, I would expect that I would receive a respond on the following morning or couple of hours later. This was the usual respond time.

To my amaze, I received a reply when I returned from my shower. The respond time was minutes and not hours. And within minutes, I have my inquiry answered to my satisfaction via e-mails.

In fact, after that I received e-mails from GVO to ensure that the doubt was cleared.

And in the recent iFrame attack case, as I mentioned in the earlier post, it was GVO who sent e-mails to us to inform us of this attack. And throughout, they kept us posted on the updates on the security measures on the servers to minimize future attacks.

Overall, I am glad that GVO do not provide the customer service standard as in the funny video posted. In fact, they are doing more to provide customer service for fast respond and ensuring enquiry answered.